Defect Description For Recall
Paccar Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011-2012 Kenworth T440 Tractors Manufactured Between October 18, 2010, And February 9, 2011 For Failing To Comply With Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, “Air Brake Systems.” The Quick Release Air Valve Required In The Full Truck Service Brake Air Line Gladhand ConneCTIon May Not Have Been Installed. The Omission Of The Quick Release Air Valve May Allow The Full Truck Service Brake Air Line Gladhand Release Timing To Exceed The Threshold Of 0.75 Seconds By 1/10Th Of A Second, TherEBY Failing To Comply With The With The Requirements Of The Safety Standard.
Make Of Vehicle
KENWORTH
Model Of Vehicle
T440
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
11V281000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Quick Release Valve
Effect Of Defect
The Service Brake Of A Towed Vehicle Or Trailer May Have A Delayed Release, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Kenworth Dealers Will Install The Quick Release Air Valve In The Full Truck Service Brake Air Line With Gladhand ConneCTIon. All Of The Vehicles Have Been Repaired, Therefore, An Owner Notification Letter Will Not Be Issued For This Campaign. The Recall Began On June 23, 2011. Owners May Contact Paccar At 1-425-468-7400.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20101018
End Of Manufacture
20110209
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3
Date Owners Notified
20110623
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20110510
Make Campaign Number
11KWC
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121